Meaning of the word wasted in English
What does wasted mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
wasted
US /ˈweɪs.tɪd/
UK /ˈweɪs.tɪd/
Adjective
1.
having used too much of something, especially money or time, in a way that is not effective
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It was a wasted opportunity to make a difference.
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All that effort was completely wasted.
2.
severely emaciated or debilitated
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After the long illness, he looked thin and wasted.
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Her muscles were wasted from lack of use.
3.
(slang) extremely intoxicated by alcohol or drugs
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He was completely wasted after the party.
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They got totally wasted at the concert.
Past Participle
1.
past tense and past participle of waste
Example:
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He wasted his money on gambling.
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The water was wasted due to a leaky faucet.
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